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Heyzer’s Exit Marks a Low Point for the UN’s Envoys to Myanmar
June 26, 2023

Heyzer’s Exit Marks a Low Point for the UN’s Envoys to Myanmar

By Mark S. Cogan
Why the recently departed special envoy should be the last.

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar State Banks, Defense Ministry
June 22, 2023

US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar State Banks, Defense Ministry

By Sebastian Strangio
The targeting of the Myanma Foreign Trade Bank and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank is designed to choke off the military's access to the U.S. dollar.
Will a Legal Case in Argentina Bring Justice for the Rohingya?
June 21, 2023

Will a Legal Case in Argentina Bring Justice for the Rohingya?

By Istiaque Ahamed
A case in Argentina, under the principle of universal jurisdiction, seeks to hold Myanmar's leaders accountable for the atrocities committed against the Rohingya people.

Myanmar and Russia Sign Energy Deals, Establish Direct Flights
June 20, 2023

Myanmar and Russia Sign Energy Deals, Establish Direct Flights

By Sebastian Strangio
The agreements point to the advancing strategic convergence between the two pariah states.

Thailand Under Fire For Brokering ‘Informal’ Meeting on Myanmar
June 19, 2023

Thailand Under Fire For Brokering ‘Informal’ Meeting on Myanmar

By Sebastian Strangio
Key ASEAN member states, including current chair Indonesia, will skip the talks, which are intended to "fully re-engage" Myanmar's military government.

How Could Myanmar’s Divided People be Brought Together?
June 16, 2023

How Could Myanmar’s Divided People be Brought Together?

By Michael Vatikiotis
The Cambodian peace process of the 1980s offers some lessons for bridging seemingly insuperable differences.

The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty
June 15, 2023

The Rohingya Crisis and the Myth of Myanmar Sovereignty

By Muhammad Estiak Hussian
Powerful actors like China, Russia, ASEAN, and many other nations have refused to act in the Rohingya crisis – usually citing Myanmar’s sovereignty and the principle of non-interference.
Snapshots of Life in Myanmar’s IDP Camps
June 15, 2023

Snapshots of Life in Myanmar’s IDP Camps

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
The Diplomat captures how those who were forced to flee their homes cook, eat and play in camps for the displaced in Chin State and Sagaing Region.

Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: Mayhem and Maneuvering
June 15, 2023

Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar: Mayhem and Maneuvering

By Naw Theresa
Humanitarian efforts in the wake of Cyclone Mocha have become yet another front in the country's expanding conflict.

Myanmar Military Restricts Access to Areas Hit by Cyclone Mocha
June 14, 2023

Myanmar Military Restricts Access to Areas Hit by Cyclone Mocha

By Sebastian Strangio
The military's decision closes off the limited access of the U.N. and international aid organizations to around 1 million people affected by the storm.

A Missing Boat of 180 Rohingya Refugees Symbolizes the World’s Apathy
June 09, 2023

A Missing Boat of 180 Rohingya Refugees Symbolizes the World’s Apathy

By Kristen Gelineau
Human rights advocates say what happened to those on board is the latest example of political inaction and global apathy: Governments ignore the Rohingya because they can.
Thailand Cuts Power Supply to Criminal Hub After Request From Military Junta
June 07, 2023

Thailand Cuts Power Supply to Criminal Hub After Request From Military Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
The military's move to cut off power to Shwe Kokko, a center of scam operations and online gambling, follows pressure from high-ranking Chinese officials.

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